Luke 10

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Full text for Luke Chapter 10

1¶ After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.

2Therefore said he unto them, ‹The harvest truly [is] great, but the labourers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.›

3‹Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.›

4‹Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.›

5‹And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.›

6‹And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.›

7‹And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.›

8‹And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:›

9‹And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.›

10‹But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,›

11‹Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.›

12‹But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.›

13‹Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.›

14‹But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.›

15‹And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.›

16‹He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.›

17¶ And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

18And he said unto them, ‹I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.›

19‹Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.›

20‹Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.›

21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, ‹I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.›

22‹All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and [he] to whom the Son will reveal [him].›

23And he turned him unto [his] disciples, and said privately, ‹Blessed [are] the eyes which see the things that ye see:›

24‹For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen [them]; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard [them].›

25¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

26He said unto him, ‹What is written in the law? how readest thou?›

27And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

28And he said unto him, ‹Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.›

29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

30And Jesus answering said, ‹A certain [man] went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded [him], and departed, leaving [him] half dead.›

31‹And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.›

32‹And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked [on him], and passed by on the other side.›

33‹But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion [on him],›

34‹And went to [him], and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.›

35‹And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave [them] to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.›

36‹Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?›

37And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, ‹Go, and do thou likewise.›

38¶ Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

40But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41And Jesus answered and said unto her, ‹Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:›

42‹But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.›

AI Analysis

AI Summaries

Short Summary

Jesus commissions seventy disciples, sending them to preach, heal, and declare the Kingdom of God, warning of judgment for those who reject their message. Upon their joyful return, Jesus redirects their focus to rejoicing in their salvation rather than their power over spirits. He then teaches a lawyer about inheriting eternal life through the parable of the Good Samaritan, emphasizing active mercy. The chapter concludes with Jesus commending Mary for prioritizing spiritual devotion over Martha's worldly anxieties.

Medium Summary

Jesus appoints seventy disciples, sending them in pairs with instructions to travel simply, offer peace, heal the sick, and proclaim the Kingdom of God, warning that cities rejecting them face severe judgment. He pronounces woes upon unrepentant cities like Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. The seventy return, rejoicing that devils are subject to them, but Jesus instructs them to rejoice more in their names being written in heaven, and reveals the unique relationship between the Father and the Son. A lawyer then questions Jesus about inheriting eternal life, leading to the parable of the Good Samaritan, which illustrates that a true neighbour shows active compassion to anyone in need. The chapter concludes with Jesus visiting Martha and Mary, where He praises Mary for choosing to listen to His word over Martha's preoccupation with serving.

Long Summary

The chapter opens with Jesus appointing seventy other disciples, sending them out two by two to prepare for His coming. He instructs them to pray for more labourers, go forth as vulnerable lambs, travel without provisions, and offer peace upon entering a house, accepting hospitality as the labourer is worthy of his hire. They are commanded to heal the sick and declare the Kingdom of God, but also to shake off the dust as a testimony against cities that reject them, warning that such cities will face a more severe judgment than Sodom, Tyre, or Sidon. Jesus pronounces woes upon Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for their unbelief despite witnessing mighty works. The seventy return with joy, reporting their power over devils through Jesus' name. Jesus affirms their spiritual authority, stating He saw Satan fall, and grants them power over the enemy, yet admonishes them to rejoice not in this power, but in their names being written in heaven. Jesus then rejoices in spirit, thanking the Father for revealing these truths to the humble and not the wise, and declares that all things are delivered to Him by the Father, and only the Son can truly reveal the Father. He privately blesses His disciples for seeing and hearing what many prophets and kings desired. A lawyer then tests Jesus, asking how to inherit eternal life. Jesus directs him to the Law, to which the lawyer correctly responds by quoting the command to love God wholeheartedly and one's neighbour as oneself. When the lawyer seeks to justify himself by asking, 'Who is my neighbour?', Jesus responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan. This parable vividly illustrates a man robbed and left for dead, passed by a priest and a Levite, but shown mercy by a Samaritan, who traditionally would be an enemy. Jesus challenges the lawyer to identify the true neighbour, who acknowledges it was 'he that shewed mercy,' and Jesus commands him to 'Go, and do thou likewise.' Finally, Jesus visits Martha and Mary; Martha is distracted by much serving, while Mary sits at Jesus' feet, hearing His word. When Martha complains, Jesus gently rebukes her for being troubled by many things, affirming that Mary has chosen 'that good part, which shall not be taken away from her,' emphasizing the priority of spiritual devotion.

Core Concepts

  • The Mission of the SeventyJesus commissions seventy disciples, sending them in pairs to prepare for His coming, instructing them to preach the Kingdom of God, heal the sick, and rely on hospitality. This mission demonstrates the expansion of the Gospel message beyond the initial twelve apostles.
  • Rejection and JudgmentJesus warns cities that reject His messengers and their message, such as Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, that they will face a more severe judgment than historically wicked cities like Sodom, Tyre, and Sidon. This highlights the accountability associated with exposure to divine truth.
  • Spiritual Authority and True RejoicingThe seventy return joyful over their power to cast out devils, but Jesus clarifies that their greater cause for rejoicing should be that their names are written in heaven. This teaches that salvation and eternal life are more significant than miraculous abilities.
  • Revelation of the SonJesus expresses joy that the Father has revealed spiritual truths to the humble ('babes') rather than the 'wise and prudent,' affirming His unique relationship with the Father. He declares that only the Son truly knows the Father and can reveal Him.
  • Love of God and NeighborIn response to a lawyer's question about eternal life, Jesus affirms the dual command to love God wholeheartedly and one's neighbour as oneself. The subsequent parable of the Good Samaritan redefines 'neighbour' to include anyone in need, regardless of social or ethnic boundaries, emphasizing active compassion.
  • The Good SamaritanThis parable illustrates practical, sacrificial love and mercy towards a stranger in distress, contrasting it with the indifference of religious leaders. It teaches that true neighbourliness is demonstrated through compassionate action, transcending social divisions.
  • The Good PartIn the encounter with Martha and Mary, Jesus commends Mary for choosing to sit and listen to His word over Martha's preoccupation with serving. This emphasizes the importance of spiritual devotion and hearing God's word as a priority that cannot be taken away.